Lachy is exempt.

When did the RFL announce a dispensation?

Doesn't Kai hold a British passport? I'm sure the website mentioned that when he signed, he has family links on his mother’s side from Ashington in the North-East.

Doesn’t matter. He must be federation trained - 3 years as a junior at a European club - to not be in the quota.

Welcome back Gents



Squad looks a lot healthier all fit, and I think starting 17 looks good.



Depth looks a little short of quality, and I guess the only other issue is a pretty old (but good) backline. Can they keep the bodies fit and healthy week in week out.



Should be a good opportunity though, sorted it out early and wakey look weaker on paper I think at the moment t

I'm sure we'll bet on the look out to add depth, quality and youth where it is needed - but it's great to see such a good quad assembled at this stage of proceedings.



Big congratulations and thanks to Derek, Chris, Adrian & team(s) for the work and commitment to our great club.

Here, here!

Asiata off quota due to being markee ? If so McDonald not going to Leeds after all

Marquee only covers the salary cap, doesn't change quota status.

Very happy with the revealed squad. Kai staying is a bid bonus. It is no secret I am a big supporter of his since he was first announced. He will only get better.

I also believe this is not the finished article. It’s not far off, but we will see a key addition or two.

A big thanks to all who are not retained, and I would liked to have seen Aikens in this group, but quota numbers are what they are, and one more still to go it would appear.

It’s going to be a strong team come game day.

I agree VL. Kai was one I was hoping to retain. The understanding between Kai and Ipape will upset a few SL teams. And yes, I'm sure there will be 1 or 2 more players to come in. I wonder if we will make a move for George Burgess. I know he's got his problems but he is wanting to move on and rediscover his love for RL. Leigh worked out well for Fergie. We need more size in the pack.

The frightening thing about this great squad is that Derek wil add to this team when and if required by lammy and chezzy either through injuries or something missing and I do agree that could be the front row , A bit more depth in that area and this team will send the heeby jeebys up quite a few teams this season

Went to the Ireland match at LSV on Sunday with Oirish Mick (his first RL game). Ed (well done on another International try) kicked one from three (all the Irish tries were near the touchline) and it set Bongser thinking about next year's kickers. With the Smiling Assassin no longer with us and Ben R likely to play second fiddle to Lachy, is it to be assumed that Gareth O'Brien will be go to, with Zak as deputy?

Bongser, all these complicated equations , when the time is right we will find out what is happening , where will Gaz O’Brien be playing because both Zak and young Lammy can kick goals , we have a big squad ,maybe some going out on loan , the likes of Nisbet, Jones , even Brand , and will we see more additions yet for 2023, it’s all up in the air .

News here. How many has he put between the sticks, Chas?



Hope you are well.

Can we sign Inu as kicking coach?

Feeling much better Bongser , thanks ,I not sure how many young Lammy has kicked , but he has kicked them in the past ,I’m pretty much happy with next seasons squad , maybe a big bruiser in the pack would be nice , still a conundrum about how many overseas players we have , if you know let us all know.

On a personal note , I’m going for the Gold package if my pension stretches that far .

He'd wear leopard print boots and use "spotted hair dye".



When coaching, he'd do worse than to adapt the lyrics to a melody written by another clown called Charlie:



"Light up your face with gladness,

Hide every trace of sadness

Fine, the touchline may be ever so near

You must convert the Leigh tries;

You’ve got the thighs and eyes.

You’ll find your kick will fly a mile

If you’ll just

Smile!"



Up the Comics!

Bongser , that is a song very close to my heart , my daughter Kell used to sing it in her shows .

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... dium=email Interesting read - not sure what to make of it. I hope we have a good legal team.

https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... dium=email Interesting read - not sure what to make of it. I hope we have a good legal team.

https://www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/230 ... ings-2023/ 2 or 3 more signings to come, hopefully.

https://www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/230 ... ings-2023/ 2 or 3 more signings to come, hopefully.

George Burgess??

Luke Thompson.

What would you guess your first choice 17 will be next year?

1 O Brien

2 Briscoe

3 Leutle

4 Hardaker

5 Ferguson

6 Lam

7 Mellor

8 Amone

9 Ipape /Smith

10 Nakubuwai/Mulhern

11 Holmes/Hughes

12 O Donnell /Wardle

13 Asiata



Possibly swap one of the back row for a prop , but I do think this is a position we will get some one in for so subject to change !